Events

The STAGE Forum'23 in Kaunas marked the launch of a new global sustainability platform, bringing together leading sustainable finance voices and forward-thinking industrial enterprises. Held on September 28, 2023, the event highlighted cases demonstrating how companies are already implementing sustainability transition strategies. Participants explored innovative financing models, emerging ESG practices, and cross-sector collaborations essential for scaling green transformation. With strong engagement from both industry and finance, the first STAGE Forum established a solid foundation for a growing international community committed to accelerating sustainable development.

Hosted on September 26–27, 2024, the STAGE Forum'24 in Warsaw served as a practical gateway to the emerging sustainability agenda in Central and Eastern Europe. The forum brought together leading sustainable finance professionals, regulatory experts, and technology innovators to discuss the tools enabling the green transition. Key themes included evolving ESG requirements, investment pathways for decarbonization, and strategies for managing climate-related financial risks. With its blend of thought leadership and actionable insights, the Warsaw edition strengthened regional capacity to meet global sustainability standards while showcasing new opportunities for responsible growth.

The Impact Day in Berlin brought together partners of the STAGE Programme for a dedicated review of progress and future priorities. With the support of the European Commission, the STAGE Programme is building a strong, innovation-driven ecosystem that helps industrial enterprises become more competitive, agile, and sustainable.

In Berlin, the consortium presented its achievements to the European Commission, aligned on a shared mission to help shape a future-proof and sustainable Europe, and strengthened collaboration across the network. The meeting highlighted a simple truth: meaningful transformation happens when partners unite behind a common goal and work together to achieve it.

Held on October 16, 2025, STAGE Forum'25 in Dubai brought together global investors, innovators, and industry leaders to examine how technology is reshaping sustainable finance. The forum focused on the rapidly growing role of AI in climate solutions, exploring both its environmental footprint and its potential to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Participants also discussed the rise of green fintech, the increasing demand for measurable impact in investment decisions, and the importance of strong governance in guiding responsible adoption of sustainable technologies. The Dubai edition reinforced STAGE’s position as a global platform at the intersection of innovation, finance, and sustainability.